Adeline Lillian Krieger
January 3rd, 1926 - June 18th, 2022
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Adeline's Obituary
Adeline Lillian Krieger, 96, of St. Joseph, joined her Savior, Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Caretel Inns of Lakeland in St. Joseph.
A Christian Funeral Service will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday, June 24, 2022 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1965 Broadway Ave., Benton Harbor, with Rev. Nathan Buch officiating. Please follow the link to view the service via livestream at https://www.facebook.com/gshep.net/videos/?ref=page_internal or go to the church Facebook page and go to the videos.
Burial will follow at North Shore Memory Gardens in Coloma. Friends may visit with the family from 5:00 until 7:30 P.M. Thursday at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Michigan Lutheran High School or The Glaucoma Research Foundation, 251 Post St., Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94108. Those wishing to sign Adeline’s Memory Book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Adeline was born to Frederick and Hannah Grams at her parents’ home in Benton Harbor, Michigan on January 3, 1926. Shortly afterwards she was received into the Lord’s family through Holy Baptism at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church. She remained faithful to her baptismal and confirmation vows by being active in young people’s church activities, singing in choir throughout her life, participating in groups to support the Church. She transferred from St. Matthew’s along with her husband and family to become a charter member of a new church, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Benton Harbor. There she continued to serve. She often was an officer of the Ladies Aide, a leader in other activities, and was always an active participant.
Her support also extended to her family. She was the quiet supporter. While her husband, Martin, was building a business in life insurance, she took care of their home. When her children and later on her grandchildren were involved in activities, she was there to support them. All this while she worked as a respected employee in various branches of Farmers & Merchants National Bank. She retired as assistant manager at NBD Bank, Hilltop branch, St. Joseph.
Adeline was married to Martin Krieger on June 19, 1948. Together they built a family with Diane being born in 1951 and David in 1954. Their activities at Good Shepherd Lutheran, family get togethers, and regular vacation trips throughout the USA made for a tight knit family. Martin and Adeline were adventurers. Their trips took them to historic sites and places of interest throughout the USA with their children. Later on, they continued their adventures with friends and family. Hawaii, Alaska, Aruba, and Europe were highlights of their later years.
Adeline was predeceased by her husband Martin Krieger, her parents Frederick and Hannah Grams, beloved aunt and godmother, Lillian Kasischke, and sisters Evelyn Kolberg and Marian Miller/Peters,
She is survived by: her daughter Diane (Randall) Rathje of Saginaw, son David Krieger of St. Joseph; 5 grandchildren, Jennifer (Dan) Zeiss of St. Johns, Rev. Christopher (Beth) Rathje of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Sean (Ashley) Rathje of Pasadena, California, Matthew Krieger of Washington DC, Whitney Krieger of Florence, Italy. 6 great- grandchildren: Kyah Rathje, Bryn Rathje, Lily Rathje, Isaac Rathje, Kinnick Rathje, and Dash Zeiss.
A Christian Funeral Service will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday, June 24, 2022 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1965 Broadway Ave., Benton Harbor, with Rev. Nathan Buch officiating. Please follow the link to view the service via livestream at https://www.facebook.com/gshep.net/videos/?ref=page_internal or go to the church Facebook page and go to the videos.
Burial will follow at North Shore Memory Gardens in Coloma. Friends may visit with the family from 5:00 until 7:30 P.M. Thursday at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Michigan Lutheran High School or The Glaucoma Research Foundation, 251 Post St., Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94108. Those wishing to sign Adeline’s Memory Book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Adeline was born to Frederick and Hannah Grams at her parents’ home in Benton Harbor, Michigan on January 3, 1926. Shortly afterwards she was received into the Lord’s family through Holy Baptism at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church. She remained faithful to her baptismal and confirmation vows by being active in young people’s church activities, singing in choir throughout her life, participating in groups to support the Church. She transferred from St. Matthew’s along with her husband and family to become a charter member of a new church, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Benton Harbor. There she continued to serve. She often was an officer of the Ladies Aide, a leader in other activities, and was always an active participant.
Her support also extended to her family. She was the quiet supporter. While her husband, Martin, was building a business in life insurance, she took care of their home. When her children and later on her grandchildren were involved in activities, she was there to support them. All this while she worked as a respected employee in various branches of Farmers & Merchants National Bank. She retired as assistant manager at NBD Bank, Hilltop branch, St. Joseph.
Adeline was married to Martin Krieger on June 19, 1948. Together they built a family with Diane being born in 1951 and David in 1954. Their activities at Good Shepherd Lutheran, family get togethers, and regular vacation trips throughout the USA made for a tight knit family. Martin and Adeline were adventurers. Their trips took them to historic sites and places of interest throughout the USA with their children. Later on, they continued their adventures with friends and family. Hawaii, Alaska, Aruba, and Europe were highlights of their later years.
Adeline was predeceased by her husband Martin Krieger, her parents Frederick and Hannah Grams, beloved aunt and godmother, Lillian Kasischke, and sisters Evelyn Kolberg and Marian Miller/Peters,
She is survived by: her daughter Diane (Randall) Rathje of Saginaw, son David Krieger of St. Joseph; 5 grandchildren, Jennifer (Dan) Zeiss of St. Johns, Rev. Christopher (Beth) Rathje of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Sean (Ashley) Rathje of Pasadena, California, Matthew Krieger of Washington DC, Whitney Krieger of Florence, Italy. 6 great- grandchildren: Kyah Rathje, Bryn Rathje, Lily Rathje, Isaac Rathje, Kinnick Rathje, and Dash Zeiss.
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